Eintracht Frankfurt vs Cologne Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds

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Eintracht Frankfurt host Cologne at Deutsche Bank Park on Friday night, and our Eintracht Frankfurt vs Cologne prediction starts with an uncomfortable truth. Neither defense has been keeping things quiet.

Frankfurt sit 14th in the Bundesliga standings and arrive bruised after getting humbled at RB Leipzig last weekend. The attack can still bite, but the back line is a mess.

Cologne sit 10th in the standings and travel with a spring in their step after beating rivals Borussia Mönchengladbach in a derby at home.

History offers a hint, too. Frankfurt have tied their last 4 home games against Cologne in all competitions, and a home side sliding down the standings badly needs to change that.

Eintracht Frankfurt vs Cologne Recent Results

Frankfurt have won just one of their first five Bundesliga games. Last weekend's 6-0 hammering at RB Leipzig was as ugly as it sounds, and it exposed a defense that keeps breaking down. Jonathan Burkardt remains the main threat up front. The problem is everything behind him.

Cologne beat Borussia Mönchengladbach 2-1 at home last time out. That win ended a three-game winless run, with Ísak Bergmann Jóhannesson and Saïd El Mala on the scoresheet. This group creates plenty going forward, attacking down the wings and on the counter, even if finishing is still a weakness.

Eintracht Frankfurt vs Cologne Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Eintracht Frankfurt: J. Ngankam (Injured/out), M. Pimpong (Injured/doubtful)

Cologne: T. Hübers (Injured/out), T. Dallinga (Injured/out), R. Ache (Injured/out), E. Skhiri (Injured/out), R. v. d. Berg (Injured/out), A. Castro-Montes (Injured/doubtful)

Eintracht Frankfurt

The biggest storyline in the Eintracht Frankfurt vs Cologne lineups is shape. Adolf Hütter could switch to a 4-4-2, with Younes Ebnoutalib expected to partner Jonathan Burkardt up top. Jeremiaha Maluze is back in full training and should feature in the squad, while J. Ngankam is out and M. Pimpong is doubtful.

Cologne

Ellyes Skhiri is out for a month after being stretchered off against Borussia Mönchengladbach, and Tom Krauß steps into midfield in his place. That is a real blow for a squad already without T. Hübers, T. Dallinga, R. Ache and R. v. d. Berg, while A. Castro-Montes is doubtful.

Eintracht Frankfurt vs Cologne Predicted Lineup

Eintracht Frankfurt

Formation: 4-4-2 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable: N. Atubolu; N. Collins, R. Koch, L. Brassier, K. Kosugi; R. Doan, R. Onyedika, N. Aséko, C. Uzun; J. Burkardt, Y. Ebnoutalib

Cologne

Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable: M. Schwäbe; S. Sebulonsen, L. Lochoshvili, J. Simpson-Pusey, B. Sosa; T. Krauß, Í. Jóhannesson; L. Maina, M. Moore, S. E. Mala; M. Bülter

Eintracht Frankfurt vs Cologne Key Stats & Game Facts

• Cologne have scored 2+ goals in 3 out of 3 games vs Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga.
• There have been 29+ shots taken in 5 of Eintracht Frankfurt's last 5 games in the Bundesliga.
• There have been 11+ shots on target in 4 of Cologne's last 4 games in the Bundesliga.
• Jonathan Burkardt has scored or assisted in 5 of his last 7 appearances vs Cologne in the Bundesliga.
• Tom Krauß has been carded in 3 of his last 5 appearances vs Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga.

Eintracht Frankfurt vs Cologne Prediction & Best Picks

Our Prediction

The Eintracht Frankfurt vs Cologne betting odds make the hosts slight favorites on the moneyline at -110 (Polymarket), but that price looks tight for a defense conceding the way this one has. Cologne bring enough punch going forward to hurt that back line, Burkardt gives Frankfurt a reliable outlet at the other end, and these two keep sharing the points in Frankfurt. Our prediction: a 2-2 tie.

Best Picks

Over 3.5 in the Total Goals Over/Under market. Both sides have been involved in plenty of goals lately. This is our first of the Eintracht Frankfurt vs Cologne best picks, and it lines up with where the projections land, 4.09 combined goals on average for this one. Cologne have gone past 2.5 goals in 8 of their last 9 Bundesliga outings, so a quiet night here feels like wishful thinking.

Yes in the Both Teams To Score market. Both Frankfurt and Cologne look likely to find the net. Our second pick sits in the Both Teams To Score market. The numbers put the probability of both clubs finding the net at 75%, which tracks with everything we have seen from this matchup. Frankfurt have shipped two or more goals in 7 of their last 8 Bundesliga games, and Burkardt gives them enough firepower to answer back.

Eintracht Frankfurt vs Cologne Same Game Parlay

Our Eintracht Frankfurt vs Cologne same game parlay picks combine Raphael Onyedika to be carded, Jonathan Burkardt over 2.5 shots, over 3.5 total goals and Burkardt as an anytime goalscorer.

Onyedika has picked up a card in each of his last three Bundesliga outings. With Cologne pouring forward down the wings, the Frankfurt midfielder will be doing plenty of chasing in the To Be Shown A Card market.

Burkardt has attempted 3+ shots in four straight Bundesliga appearances. A strike partner alongside him in a 4-4-2 should only feed that volume in the Player Shots market.

Frankfurt have scored 4+ goals in each of their last five Bundesliga games. Backing this line in the Total Goals market is simply following that trend.

Burkardt found the net in three of his last four Bundesliga outings. He remains Frankfurt's go-to finisher, and Cologne's patched-up back line gives him room to work in the Anytime Goalscorer market.

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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.

Eintracht Frankfurt vs Cologne Talking Points

The key battle is out wide. Cologne love to attack down the left and swing crosses in, and that runs straight into Frankfurt's one real strength, winning aerial duels. The trouble for the hosts is everything else: they struggle to defend counter attacks and set pieces, and they sit winless in nine of their last ten Bundesliga outings. Cologne lose their midfield anchor with Skhiri sidelined, so Krauß has to hold that line in front of a stretched defense. Benjamin Brand is the referee, and he could have a busy night.

Eintracht Frankfurt vs Cologne Predictions FAQs

What time is the Eintracht Frankfurt vs Cologne Bundesliga game?

Friday's Bundesliga game kicks off at 2:30 PM ET / 11:30 AM PT.

Where is Eintracht Frankfurt vs Cologne being played?

The game is being played at Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt am Main.

Where can I watch Eintracht Frankfurt vs Cologne?

BBCi is the listed broadcaster for Eintracht Frankfurt vs Cologne.

Who is in Eintracht Frankfurt's probable lineup?

Eintracht Frankfurt's probable lineup includes N. Atubolu in goal, with J. Burkardt and Y. Ebnoutalib among the forwards.

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